Portland Real Estate Consulting, Inc. /Melissayoung

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National housing inventory is still running 20–30% below pre-pandemic levels, and Portland buyers are feeling every bit ...
09/11/2026

National housing inventory is still running 20–30% below pre-pandemic levels, and Portland buyers are feeling every bit of it this summer.

That shortage isn't a local quirk. It's a pattern that's been grinding on across the country for years, and metros like ours, where land is tight and close-in neighborhoods stay in demand, feel it more sharply.

Here's what that looks like on the ground in the Portland metro right now:

🏡 Well-priced homes in areas like Beaverton, Northeast Portland, and Lake Oswego are still moving in days, sometimes with multiple offers.
📍 Homes that sit are usually the ones priced ahead of the comps or showing poorly, not proof that the market has softened.
✅ Waiting for a big wave of fall listings to give you more choices? The data says don't hold your breath.

The smarter play is to be ready before the right home shows up. Get pre-approved, know your must-haves, and have an agent who can move quickly when something fits.

If you're thinking about buying in the Portland metro this year and want a clear read on inventory in your specific neighborhood, send us a message. We're happy to walk you through what we're seeing block by block.

09/11/2026

🏙️ 3 Streetcar Lofts. 1 Open House.
Come tour three unique homes at Streetcar Lofts this Sunday, September 13th from 12–2 PM!
📍 1030 NW 12th Ave
✨ Unit #330 | $265K
✨ Unit #130 | $269K
✨ Unit #522 | $475K
From cozy and updated to spacious and industrial, there’s a little something for everyone. Come take a look and find your favorite!
📲 Questions or want more details? Reach out to Portland Real Estate Consulting.

Portland's clay soil and heavy rain put real pressure on foundations, and it's worth understanding what that actually lo...
09/10/2026

Portland's clay soil and heavy rain put real pressure on foundations, and it's worth understanding what that actually looks like before you buy. Stair-step cracks in brickwork, water pooling around the perimeter, stuck windows and doors, these are all signs that the ground beneath the home is shifting with our wet and dry cycles. Taking a walk around the property during rain and checking your basement or crawl space before the inspector arrives can save you from surprises down the road. Foundation issues in Portland aren't always deal-breakers, but they're definitely worth knowing about.

The Portland market has completely transformed from those frantic bidding war days. Right now, you've actually got breat...
09/09/2026

The Portland market has completely transformed from those frantic bidding war days. Right now, you've actually got breathing room to be thoughtful, more inventory means more choices, and that overpriced listing sitting for months? That's your negotiating opportunity. The homes that are winning are the ones priced smart and move-in ready, which means strategy and patience matter way more than speed ever did. If you're thinking about making a move in 2026, this is genuinely the market to do it in.

Two buyers looked at homes on the same Beaverton street. One bought in July at list price after a bidding war. The other...
09/09/2026

Two buyers looked at homes on the same Beaverton street. One bought in July at list price after a bidding war. The other waited until November and paid $18,000 under asking. Same neighborhood, comparable square footage, very different outcome.

Summer feels like the right time to buy because there's more inventory. That's exactly why sellers hold the leverage. More buyers competing for the same homes means fewer concessions, faster decisions, and prices that rarely budge.

Here's what the Portland metro data actually shows:

🏡 Summer: Higher sale-to-list price ratios, shorter days on market, and multiple-offer situations across close-in neighborhoods and the westside suburbs.

📍 Fall and winter: Motivated sellers, longer days on market, and real room to negotiate on price, closing costs, and repairs after inspection.

The "best time to buy" isn't when everyone else is buying. It's when your competition thins out and sellers start watching their listing sit.

Thinking about buying in Beaverton, Hillsboro, or anywhere in the Portland metro this year? Send us a message and we'll map out a timeline that works in your favor, not the seller's.

I hired the first agent who called me back. Six months later, I was starting over with someone new.That is the confessio...
09/07/2026

I hired the first agent who called me back. Six months later, I was starting over with someone new.

That is the confession we hear most often from Portland buyers and sellers who come to us after a rough first experience. The regrets are almost always the same three.

1. Speed over fit. Fast responses feel great until you realize your agent has not sold anything in your neighborhood, or your price range, in the last year.

2. No staging plan. Vacant homes photograph cold and sit longer. Most sellers do not know their agent can arrange staging before the listing goes live.

3. Weekends off. Portland's best homes get found on Saturdays. If your agent clocks out Friday, you are behind by Monday morning.

Melissa has been guiding Portland metro clients for 22 years, works seven days a week, and coordinates in-house staging for vacant listings, which is part of why her homes average under 30 days on market.

Swipe through the slides for the full story, then ask the hard questions before you sign with anyone.

How do you know you've found the right agent? Often it happens before you ever make an offer.Watch for that first consul...
09/06/2026

How do you know you've found the right agent? Often it happens before you ever make an offer.

Watch for that first consultation. The moment an agent listens closely enough that you feel understood tells you a lot about how the whole process will go.

Joel Manley put it plainly after working with Melissa: "My wife and I knew we were in good hands from our first consultation." Genuine attention from the start, without any sales pitch.

That is how we approach every client across Portland, Beaverton, Salem, and the communities around them. Feeling cared for should be there from the first handshake, not something that waits until the deal is done. 🏡

09/04/2026

Just listed! A great value in Milwaukie.
**$550,000**
3 beds plus loft w/fireplace plus basement
3 car garage in front and an additional 2 car garage with new roof in the rear of the home. A car lovers dream or home hobby space!
9886 SE 42nd Ave. Milwaukie OR 97222

This home is ready for your updates in the kitchen but bathrooms have been updated as well as new furnace and A/C in 2025 and new hot water heater in 2024.

Basement has separate entrance.

There's something almost unreal about walking into old-growth forest and realizing the city is still just beyond the tre...
09/04/2026

There's something almost unreal about walking into old-growth forest and realizing the city is still just beyond the trees. Wildwood Trail gives you 30 miles of that exact experience, threading through Forest Park with blue diamond markers every quarter mile so you never lose your way. You might spot cutthroat trout in Balch Creek or catch views from Pittock Mansion, but honestly, the main draw is how completely the forest swallows the sound of Portland. Start at Lower Macleay if you want the most direct access, and you're genuinely a bus ride away from downtown.

There's something about Portland that makes you want to claim a neighborhood as your own. Some folks are drawn to those ...
09/04/2026

There's something about Portland that makes you want to claim a neighborhood as your own. Some folks are drawn to those soaring 15-foot ceilings and industrial bones in the Pearl, where you can walk to galleries and boutiques without leaving the district. Others fall hard for Sellwood's tree-lined streets and vintage bungalows, where front porches and local cafes set the rhythm of daily life. Both tell a completely different Portland story.

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